College Football

1. A battle in the Southwest Classic, a northern showdown in Chicago and more to watch in Week 4

   Arkansas and Texas A&M meet for just the third time as ranked opponents, while the city of Chicago hosts Notre Dame against Wisconsin during Week 4.

2. Kiffin: Transfer 'cherry-picking' gives Bama edge

   Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, who served as offensive coordinator at Alabama under Nick Saban from 2014 to '16, said on Wednesday that the No. 1 Crimson Tide are gaining another competitive edge through the transfer portal.

3. CFP board delays vote on 12-team proposal

   The College Football Playoff board of managers, which has the authority to change the playoff, will not vote next week on a proposed 12-team format.

4. Alabama RB Robinson day-to-day with rib injury

   Alabama running back Brian Robinson is day-to-day heading into this weekend's game against Southern Miss, coach Nick Saban said on Wednesday.

5. LSU LT Wire iffy to play; S Ward set for return

   LSU will be watching the availability of multiple key contributors, including left tackle Cam Wire, safety Jay Ward and running back Tyrion Davis-Price, heading into Saturday's SEC opener at Mississippi State.

6. Ohio State reserve LB Gant enters transfer portal

   Ohio State reserve linebacker Dallas Gant, who has appeared in all three games this season and 38 during his Buckeyes career, has entered the NCAA's transfer portal.

7. Record gift to key Northwestern stadium overhaul

   Ryan Field will be getting a makeover with funds earmarked for the football stadium's redevelopment from a record $480 million gift. The Wildcats would need to play at least one season at an alternate venue while work is being done.

8. Suits against Ohio St. over sex abuse dismissed

   A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed some of the biggest unsettled lawsuits over Ohio State's failure to stop now-deceased team doctor Richard Strauss, saying the legal window for such claims had passed.

9. USC QB Slovis back with 1st team as Dart sits

   Jaxson Dart did not practice Tuesday after the USC freshman QB sustained a knee injury in the Trojans' win at Washington State, while three-year starter Kedon Slovis took first-team reps after being knocked out of the game because of a neck injury.

10. 'A magical ride': Steve Spurrier, the Fun-n-Gun offense and Florida's first national title

    Steve Spurrier's Gators lit up the scoreboard en route to the program's first national title in 1996. And like most things involving the Head Ball Coach, the off-field stuff was just as entertaining.